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Colgate-Palmolive Named Industry Leader by the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices for Third Consecutive Year


Colgate-Palmolive has been named the top performing Household Products company by the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices in recognition of its outstanding commitment to sustainable business practices. This achievement marks the company's third consecutive year of recognition by the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI).

Colgate is the industry leader in four of the nine categories used to assess the world's largest companies in terms of economic, environmental, and social performance. In addition to the global ranking, Colgate was also recognized as the leading company in the Household Products industry by the Dow Jones Sustainability North American Index.

"In today's marketplace, a company's commitment to environmental, social and governance issues shapes stakeholder decisions, consumer purchase behavior and employment choice. We strive to be a leader on all fronts," said Ann Tracy, Vice President, Global Sustainability at Colgate. "Through innovative and productive initiatives, such as our water stewardship program, oral care education initiatives and global zero waste plan, we demonstrate our commitment to all of our stakeholders, to the wellbeing of the communities we serve and to the planet we share. We are extremely proud to be recognized for our progress."

Colgate focuses its sustainability efforts in three key areas:

This recognition from the DJSI comes during a period of momentum for Colgate, during which the company's sustainability efforts have been recognized by several influential organizations and publications. In 2019 alone, the company was included on Barron's list of the 100 Most Sustainable U.S. Companies, earned a spot on the EPA's Green Power Partnership National Top 100, and was named the ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year by ENERGY STAR EPA, among others. Additional details about Colgate's sustainability goals and accomplishments are available in its 2018 Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability Report: Building a Future to Smile About.

About Colgate-Palmolive:

Colgate-Palmolive is a leading global consumer products company, tightly focused on Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition. Colgate sells its products in over 200 countries and territories around the world under such internationally recognized brand names as Colgate, Palmolive, elmex, Tom's of Maine, Sorriso, Speed Stick, Lady Speed Stick, Softsoap, Irish Spring, Protex, Sanex, eltaMD, PCA Skin, Ajax, Axion, Fabuloso, Soupline and Suavitel, as well as Hill's Science Diet and Hill's Prescription Diet. For more information about Colgate's global business, visit the Company's website at http://www.colgatepalmolive.com. To learn more about Colgate Bright Smiles, Bright Futures oral health education program, please visit http://www.colgatebsbf.com. CL-C



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